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Bulletin AF-0302-H

AF Cast Aluminum
Pressure Blowers
INLET C/L

For industrial, process, marine and HVAC applications

Howden Industrial Fan Group

American Fan / Joy Fan / Garden City Fan

Factory / Office
2933 Symmes Road
 Wheel Types

Radial Wheel (Code R) Backward Curve Wheel (Code B) Forward Curve Wheel (Code F)

Cast aluminum radial open design for air Cast aluminum backward curve blade tip Fabricated aluminum forward curve with cast
and light material applications. design for clean air applications where lower iron hub design for clean air applications.
noise level is a consideration.
Also available in welded steel construction. Has highest performance at a given speed
making it ideal for 50 Hz applications where
space is a problem.

Fan Codes
CONTENTS

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AF-12-R13446-7
Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fan Wheel Wheel Size Inlet
Size Type Code Diameter
Fan Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Fan Drawings R = Radial  B = Backward Curve  F = Forward Curve

Arrangement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Testing Features
Arrangement 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
All fan/wheel/inlet combinations shown in Model AF features a rugged, lightweight and
Arrangement 4 w/ base . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
this catalog have each been thoroughly rustproof cast aluminum housing making it ideal
Arrangement 4 Flange Mount . . . . . . . . . 17 air and sound performance tested at the for demanding industrial applications. Model AF
­American Fan Company Test Laboratory. is available in direct or belt drive with a variety of
Arrangement 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Air testing was performed per AMCA 210-85 accessories to meet your requirements.
figure 7, installation type B (free inlet, ducted Capacity selections are available up to 4000
Arrangement 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
outlet). Sound testing was performed per CFM and pressure selections up to 20" SP w.g.
Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 AMCA 300-85, installation type B. Fans
in this catalog are not licensed to bear the Split housing for maintenance ease
Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 AMCA certified ratings seal.
Even O.D. pipe sizes on inlet and outlet
Fan Ratings
Motor Speeds Non-sparking cast aluminum housing
60 Hz 3600 RPM Assortment of wheel sizes to pin-point your
Radial Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 USED FOR DIRECT DRIVE SELECTIONS performance requirement
Reliability
Backward Curve Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BHP Range 60 Hz RPM 50 Hz RPM
Wheel both statically and dynamically balanced
Forward Curve Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 up to 2.00 3450 2875
Rustproof
50 Hz 3000 RPM 2.01-5.00 3500 2875 Low initial cost
Radial Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5.01 & higher 3515 2900 Available in arrangements 1,2,4,8 and 9
Backward Curve Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . 12
This document is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a binding description of the products or their
Forward Curve Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 performance in all applications. The performance data within this catalog depicts typical performance of standard product under
controlled laboratory conditions. Actual performance will vary depending on the operating environment and application. Howden
Wheel Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 reserves the right to revise its products without notification. Howden is not responsible for products driven beyond factory
specified speed, voltage, temperature, pressure, flow or without proper electrical grounding.

2 For product designed to meet specific applications, contact Howden Industrial Fans Sales department.
 Applications
Rubber processing
Food processing
Chemical processing
Fume control
Dust control
Combustion air for incinerators, ovens,
furnaces, kilns and dryers
Cooling electronic equipment, motors,
generators and transformers
Paper and printing machinery
Textile machinery
Light materials conveying shown shown
with inlet welded to
Woodworking machinery guard inlet venturi

Forced drying
Inlet Venturi Inlet Guard

Spun steel venturi provides efficient smooth 1" square wire cloth is welded to large end of
Options airflow into fan inlet on non inlet-ducted inlet venturi providing OSHA type guarding with
applications. minimal airflow restriction.
Inlet flange
Outlet flange
Housing drain
Cast Iron housing
Fabricated steel wheel
Shaft seal
Sound attenuator
Inlet filter
Corrosive resistant coatings
Inlet and/or outlet guard
outlet
Fabricated stainless wheel and housing flange
shown
Full or half cut-off
Inlet Filter Flanges
Heat slinger
Oil wetted, crimped steel wire mesh media Cast aluminum flange matches ANSI flange
Drive guard system ­provides 94% filtration efficiency of particulate bolt patterns.
of 10 micron or larger.
Available with either ANSI mounting hole
Filters are cleanable and reusable. diameters or 7⁄16" diameter (standard).

shown
mounted
to fan inlet

Full Cut-off Damper Vibration Isolators Half Cut-Off Dampers

Cast aluminum housing with steel gate allows Neoprene isolators with molded-in steel Similar to full cut-offs except half cut-offs are
manual adjustment of CFM. mounting plate and threaded top mounting hole. saddle mounted to ductwork on inlet or outlet.

Thumbscrew locks gate in place. Provides 1⁄4" static deflection.

Can be mounted on inlet or outlet.

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 Arrangements

AF-12 AF-12
shown shown
CW-TH CCW-BH
Arrangement 1 Arrangement 2

The fan wheel is overhung with both bearings
mounted on a common pedestal.
ARRT. 1 is suitable for high temperature
(250°F max.) and/or corrosive environment.
Fan can be belt driven or directly coupled
to drive motor mounted on a separate base.
The fan wheel is overhung with both bearings
mounted in a cast iron housing supported
by the fan housing and a cast aluminum base.
Unit can be either belt driven or direct coupled
to an independently supported motor.

AF-9 shown
CW-TH with AF-15 shown Flange Mount
cast aluminum CW-TH with AF-9 shown
base steel base CW-FM
Arrangement 4 Arrangement 4 Arrangement 4

Direct drive fan with wheel mounted directly Direct drive fan with wheel mounted directly
on motor shaft. on motor shaft.

Unit is designed for standard temperature Unit is designed to be supported by the

applications only. outlet flange.

With no belt losses, the direct drive fan

operates at a higher efficiency.

AF-12 CCW-UB
with optional cast AF-12 shown
iron housing, heat CW-TH with
slinger, and TEXP OSHA type belt
Arrangement 8 motor shown Arrangement 9 and shaft guards

Direct drive fan thru shaft and bearings. The fan wheel is overhung with both bearings
Efficiency of ARRT. 4 is maintained. mounted on a common pedestal.

However AART. 8 may be used for high Fan is driven with drive motor mounted on
temperature (250°F max.) and/or corrosive bearing pedestal for a more compact unit
applications which require the motor shaft suitable for high temperature (250°F max.)
to be outside of airstream. and/or corrosive environment.

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 Radial Wheels  3600 RPM  60 Hz

% OF PEAK SP

% OF PEAK SP

% OF PEAK SP
OUTLET DIA.

OUTLET DIA.

OUTLET DIA.
CURVE NO.

CURVE NO.

CURVE NO.
INLET DIA.

INLET DIA.

INLET DIA.
DBA @ 5'

DBA @ 5'

DBA @ 5'
MODEL

MODEL

MODEL
CFM

CFM

CFM
BHP

BHP

BHP
12.0" SP (continued) 13.0" SP (continued) 16.0" SP
1051 3.133 15-R14133-8 90 30 88 8 8 2360 9.419 15-R16550-10 96 43 66 10 8 319 2.035 15-R15234-8 88 33 96 8 8
1084 3.246 15-R14133-10 92 31 91 10 8 14.0" SP 421 2.106 15-R15234-7 88 32 93 7 8
1398 4.844 15-R15234-7 94 32 70 7 8 462 2.500 15-R16422-7 89 38 93 7 8
1531 5.280 15-R15234-8 93 33 72 8 8 541 1.905 12-R14032-7 92 25 99 7 6 523 2.791 15-R16422-8 90 39 95 8 8
1584 5.440 15-R15234-10 95 34 77 10 8 984 3.556 15-R15234-7 93 32 82 7 8 526 3.114 15-R16422-10 89 40 96 10 8
1605 6.145 15-R16422-7 92 38 70 7 8 1040 3.777 15-R15234-8 92 33 84 8 8 1029 4.273 15-R15550-7 90 35 88 7 8
1704 6.467 15-R16422-10 93 40 72 10 8 1089 4.003 15-R15234-10 93 34 89 10 8 1122 4.352 15-R15550-8 94 36 92 8 8
1759 6.680 15-R16422-8 95 39 71 8 8 1178 4.602 15-R16422-7 92 38 81 7 8 1187 4.667 15-R15550-10 97 37 92 10 8
1771 6.603 15-R15550-7 92 35 66 7 8 1225 4.842 15-R16422-10 94 40 84 10 8 1666 7.077 15-R165550-7 93 41 80 7 8
1945 7.164 15-R15550-8 95 36 69 8 8 1233 4.909 15-R16422-8 97 39 83 8 8 1796 7.549 15-R165550-8 92 42 81 8 8
2057 7.471 15-R15550-10 95 37 69 10 8 1473 5.608 15-R15550-7 91 35 77 7 8 1909 8.005 15-R165550-10 93 43 81 10 8
2123 8.735 15-R16550-7 94 41 60 7 8 1586 5.859 15-R15550-8 95 36 81 8 8
1678 6.255 15-R15550-10 96 37 81 10 8 17.0" SP
2321 9.413 15-R16550-8 95 42 61 8 8
2506 9.861 15-R16550-10 97 43 60 10 8 1934 8.093 15-R16550-7 93 41 70 7 8 148 1.658 15-R15234-7 87 32 99 7 8
2060 8.503 15-R16550-8 93 42 71 8 8 154 1.737 15-R16422-7 88 38 99 7 8
13.0" SP 2223 9.009 15-R16550-10 94 43 71 10 8 807 3.613 15-R15550-10 95 37 98 10 8
615 2.042 15-R14133-7 91 29 92 7 8 1504 6.526 15-R16550-7 91 41 85 7 8
688 2.268 15-R14133-8 89 30 95 8 8
15.0" SP 1612 6.957 15-R16550-8 92 42 86 8 8
779 2.520 12-R14032-7 90 25 92 7 6 676 2.814 15-R15234-8 90 33 90 8 8 1719 7.338 15-R16550-10 92 43 86 10 8
1236 4.293 15-R15234-7 94 32 76 7 8 687 2.750 15-R15234-7 91 32 87 7 8 18.0" SP
1318 4.586 15-R15234-8 93 33 78 8 8 731 3.169 15-R15234-10 90 34 96 10 8
1339 4.677 15-R15234-10 95 34 83 10 8 817 3.583 15-R16422-7 91 38 87 7 8 1307 5.868 15-R16550-7 96 41 90 7 8
1426 5.464 15-R16422-7 92 38 76 7 8 836 3.773 15-R16422-8 94 39 89 8 8 1396 6.232 15-R16550-8 96 42 91 8 8
1487 5.698 15-R16422-10 93 40 78 10 8 855 3.770 15-R16422-10 91 40 90 10 8 1497 6.566 15-R16550-10 92 43 91 10 8
1545 5.917 15-R16422-8 96 39 77 8 8 1257 5.608 15-R15550-7 91 35 83 7 8 19.0" SP
1771 6.603 15-R15550-7 92 35 72 7 8 1364 5.136 15-R15550-8 96 36 87 8 8
1029 4.869 15-R16550-7 100 41 95 7 8
1779 6.524 15-R15550-8 95 36 75 8 8 1457 5.547 15-R15550-10 97 37 86 10 8 1132 5.266 15-R16550-8 100 42 96 8 8
1873 6.883 15-R15550-10 96 37 75 10 8 1808 7.605 15-R16550-7 93 41 75 7 8 1219 5.601 15-R16550-10 92 43 96 10 8
2035 8.445 15-R16550-7 94 41 65 7 8 1936 8.050 15-R16550-8 92 42 76 8 8
2173 8.927 15-R16550-8 94 42 66 8 8 2074 8.547 15-R16550-10 93 43 76 10 8

Backward Curve  3600 RPM  60 Hz

% OF PEAK SP

% OF PEAK SP

% OF PEAK SP
OUTLET DIA.

OUTLET DIA.

OUTLET DIA.
CURVE NO.

CURVE NO.

CURVE NO.
INLET DIA.

INLET DIA.

INLET DIA.
DBA @ 5'

DBA @ 5'

DBA @ 5'
MODEL

MODEL

MODEL
CFM

CFM

CFM
BHP

BHP

BHP

1.0" SP 2.0" SP (continued) 2.5" SP (continued)

184 .174 8-B07025-3 85 72 30 3 4 187 .216 8-B08125-3 86 74 44 3 4 1085 2.190 12-B13031-7 91 82 24 7 6
219 .226 8-B08125-3 86 74 22 3 4 238 .258 8-B08125-4 84 75 48 4 4 3.0" SP
225 .170 8-B07025-4 84 73 33 4 4 344 .299 9-B08725-4 85 76 37 4 4
289 .285 8-B08125-4 84 75 24 4 4 358 .305 9-B08725-5 85 77 39 5 4 36 .114 8-B07025-4 84 73 98 4 4
425 .468 9-B10127-4 86 78 29 4 4 46 .120 8-B07025-3 85 72 90 3 4
1.5" SP
469 .500 9-B10127-5 86 79 31 5 4 133 .194 8-B08125-3 85 74 66 3 4
161 .167 8-B07025-3 85 72 45 3 4 542 .809 10-B10127-6 86 80 32 6 5 171 .220 8-B08125-4 84 75 73 4 4
198 .163 8-B07025-4 84 73 49 4 4 659 1.116 10-B10727-6 88 81 27 6 5 293 .269 9-B08725-4 85 76 56 4 4
202 .221 8-B08125-3 86 74 33 3 4 306 .273 9-B08725-5 85 77 59 5 4
264 .273 8-B08125-4 84 75 36 4 4 2.5" SP 373 .425 9-B10127-4 86 78 44 4 4
368 .311 9-B08725-4 85 76 28 4 4 97 .145 8-B07025-3 85 72 75 3 4 417 .466 9-B10127-5 86 79 46 5 4
383 .319 9-B08725-5 85 77 29 5 4 112 .134 8-B07025-4 84 73 81 4 4 484 .782 10-B10127-6 86 80 49 6 5
449 .487 9-B10127-4 86 78 22 4 4 163 .207 8-B08125-3 86 74 55 3 4 605 1.067 10-B10727-6 88 81 41 6 5
494 .517 9-B10127-5 86 79 23 5 4 209 .242 8-B08125-4 84 75 61 4 4 1050 2.136 12-B13031-7 91 82 28 7 6
571 .836 10-B10127-6 87 80 24 6 5 319 .285 9-B08725-4 85 76 46 4 4 1262 2.962 12-B14132-7 94 83 23 7 6
687 1.151 10-B10727-6 89 81 20 6 5 333 .290 9-B08725-5 85 77 49 5 4
3.5" SP
400 .447 9-B10127-4 86 78 36 4 4
2.0" SP 99 .180 8-B08125-3 85 74 77 3 4
444 .484 9-B10127-5 86 79 39 5 4
130 .158 8-B07025-3 84 72 60 3 4 514 .799 10-B10127-6 86 80 41 6 5 120 .193 8-B08125-4 84 75 85 4 4
161 .150 8-B07025-4 84 73 65 4 4 632 1.092 10-B10727-6 88 81 34 6 5 266 .251 9-B08725-4 85 76 65 4 4

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 Arrangement 4 Cast Aluminum Base
1
U
U 11122 M
M G
G C
C D
D W
W

115516
16

EE

OD ID
A
A
OD
OD YY OD XX ID

NN
TTIOIO
TT

TTAA
FF

RROO
OD
H
H
B OD
B R
R

N PP Q LL LL
N Q
S JJ JJ
S
"V"
"V" DIA.
DIA.
NOTES: 11 Q
Q 11 44 HOLES
HOLES
➀ Outlet flange not available on DB discharge
➁ For flange details, see drawing AFA11421F JJ LL
➂ Housing, wheel, and base constructed of
cast aluminum JJ LL

ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES

INLET OUTLET NET WTS. MOTORS INLET BELL
FAN MOTOR DIA. DIA. NO MOTOR FRAME WT. FAN INLET
SIZE FRAME SIZE A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R S T U V LBS. SIZE LBS. SIZE DIA. W X Y
3 56-C 24 AF-8 3 4 ¼ 2 ⅝ 5 ¼
AF-8 56-C, 143-TC, 145-TC 4 4 5/16 5 13/16 5 3/32 6 11/16 1 ⅜ 8 ½ 3 ¾ 1 ⅛ 2 ¾ 3 ½ 2 ⅞ 2 ⅞ 5 5 11 ¾ 4 9/16 6 5/16 7/16 25 143-TC 33 AF-8 4 4 ¾
4 3 ⅝ 7 ¼
4 145-TC 45 AF-9 4 4 15/16
AF-9 56-C, 143-TC, 145-TC 4 6 7 ¼ 6 17/32 7 ¾ 1 3/16 10 ½ 3 ¾ 1 3/16 2 ¾ 3 ¾ 3 1/16 3 1/16 6 7 13 ⅛ 5 ⅝ 73/16 7/16 33 AF-9 5 5 7/16 4 ⅝ 9 ¼
5
AF-10 56-C, 143-T, 145-TC 6 5 6 11/16 8 5/16 7 15/32 9 1 ⅛ 10 ½ 3 ¾ 1 ½ 2 ¾ 3 ¾ 3 ⅜ 3 1/16 6 7 14 7/16 6 ⅜ 7 13/16 7/16 39 AF-10 6 6 3/16 5 ½ 11

Arrangement 4 Steel Base

1
VV 11122 M
M G
G C
C D
D YY

5
11516
16

EE

OD OD
OD ID ID
A
A
OD
AA ZZ
AA

U
U
FF
N
OD TION
B TATIO
B OD H
H RROOTA

MOTORS
FRAME WT.
11 SIZE LBS.
56C 24
K
K R
R "W"
"W" DIA.
DIA. LL LL 143T 32
N PP Q "X"
"X" HOLES
HOLES JJ JJ 145T 40
N Q S
S
TT 182T 58
NOTES: 184T 70
➀ AF-15 with 182T/184T frame motor is not available in DB discharge 213T 100
➃ For flange details, see drawing AFA11421F 215T 130
➁ A F-15, Add ⅞" to dimensions “P” & “T” for DB discharge (213T, ➄ Motor base is field adjustable to accept motor frames as shown
215T, 254T, 284TS, 286TS only) 254T 240
➅ All sizes “DB” discharge only available less outlet flange 256T 300
➂ AF-15 not available with 56 or 56C frame motors
284TS 403
286TS 420
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES
INLET OUTLET NET WTS. INLET BELL
FAN MOTOR DIA. DIA. NO MOTOR FAN INLET
SIZE FRAME SIZE A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R S T U V W X LBS. SIZE DIA. Y Z AA
56, 143T, 145T, 56C, AF-10 6 6 3/16 5 ½ 11
AF-10 6 5 6 11/16 8 5/16 7 15/32 9 1 ⅛ 11 ½ 5 1 1/16 4 3 ¾ 3 ⅜ 3 ⅛ 8 7 13/16 15 5/16 6 ⅜ 7 13/16 ½ 6 39 AF-12 7 6 15/16
143TC, 145TC, 182T 6 ½ 13
56, 143T, 145T, 56C, AF-15 7 7 ¾
AF-12 7 6 7 ¾ 9 ¼ 8 ½ 10 7/16 1 ⅛ 11 ½ 5 1 1/16 4 4 ¼ 3 ⅝ 3 ⅜ 8 7 13/16 15 13/16 7 5/16 8 ⅞ ½ 6 46 AF-15 8 8 ¼ 7 ½ 15
143TC, 145TC, 182T, 184T
AF-12 213T, 215T 7 6 7 ¾ 9 ¼ 8 ½ 10 7/16 1 ⅛ 11 ½ 6 5/16 1 1/16 4 ⅞ 4 ¼ 3 ⅝ 4 1/16 8 ⅞ – 2 1/16 18 ⅝ 7 5/16 8 ⅞ 9/16 4 46 AF-15 10 9 ¼ 9 ½ 19
7 ➁ ➁
143T, 145T, 182T, 184T,
AF-15 8 8 9 ⅜ 11 10 12 1 9/16 15 6 5/16 1 ¾ 4 ⅞ 5 ⅞ 4 7/16 5 ⅛ 8 ⅞ – 2 1/16 20 ½ 7 ⅞ 10 15/16 9/16 4 79
213T, 215T
10
7 ➁ ➁
254T, 256T,
AF-15 8 8 9 ⅜ 11 10 12 1 9/16 15 7 1 ¾ 4 ⅞ 5 ⅞ 4 7/16 5 ⅛ 16 ¼ – 2 27 13/16 7 ⅞ 10 15/16 11/16 4 121
284TS, 286TS
10

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